Tool Item Number: 809/2 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bobbin winder? Upright tool: three wooden gears to one side with a handle (part c) that turns the bottommost gear. The topmost gear connects to a rotating spoke (part b) with four protruding bars. The bottommost gear connects to a rotating spoke, on which is a white ceramic cylinder with a zig-zag groove at its centre. The groove guides a long, thin arm that protrudes diagonally from the tool. Inscription branded on side of tool, above handle.
Cultural Context
Textile production.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Kerrisdale Antiques before June 10, 1982
- Received from Kerrisdale Antiques (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on June 10, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Kerrisdale Antiques
- Received from
- Kerrisdale Antiques (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 10, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on June 10, 1982
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0809/0002 a-c